Local Obituaries for Families in Edinburg, Texas

Sep 8, 2011

Eugenio “Gene” Pena, Jr., 89, entered eternal rest one day shy of his 90th Birthday on Thursday, September 8, 2011 at Rio Grande Regional Hospital in McAllen, Texas. Eugenio was born on September 9, 1921, in Santa Cruz, Starr County, Texas to Eugenio Pena and Daria Farias Pena. He lived in Delmita, Texas most of his life and worked for...

Sep 5, 2011

Maria C. Alaniz, 90, entered into eternal rest on Monday, September 5, 2011 at McAllen Medical Center.  She was born March 13, 1921 in Nuevo Leon, Mexico to Diego Cantu Sr., and Paula Cantu. Maria is preceded in death by her parents, husband; Elijio Alaniz, son; Hector Alaniz, Sr., brothers; Diego Cantu, Jr., Reymundo Cantu, Cruz Cantu, Jesus Cantu, sisters;...

Aug 31, 2011

Jose Antonio “Tony” “Daddy Bear” Espinoza, 58, entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, August 31, 2011 at M.D. Anderson in Houston, Texas.  He was born March 18, 1953 in Edinburg, Texas to Carlos Espinoza and Rosa Evelia Villagomez. Tony is preceded in death by his parents and his daughter; Victoria Isabel Espinoza. Left to cherish his memory is his wife;...

Aug 30, 2011

Elida G. Garza, 85, entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, August 30, 2011 at Edinburg Nursing and Rehabilitation.  She was born November 6, 1925 in Los Herreras, N.L., Mexico to Natividad Garza and Isabel Perez Garza. Elida is preceded in death by her parents, and husband; Alonzo Garza, Sr. Left to cherish her memory are her sons; Albertico Garza, Alonzo...

Aug 17, 2011

Heriberto “Beto” Silva, 83, entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, August 17, 2011 at Veranda Rehabilitation and Health Care in Harlingen.  He was born December 17, 1927 in San Juanito Ranch, Starr County, Texas to Eusebio Silva and Francisca Silva. Mr. Silva is preceded in death by his parents, brothers; Lalo and Tavo Silva, and sister; Francisca Farias. Left to...

Aug 3, 2011

Ventura Rios, 77, entered eternal rest on Wednesday, August 3, 2011. He was born April 17, 1934 in General Bravo, N.L., Mexico to Inez Rios and Herlinda Guerra Rios. Mr. Rios is preceded in death by his parents, brother; Gerardo (Florinda) Rios, sisters; Santos (Adolfo) Garcia, Maria Ochoa, Bernarda Rios, Guadalupe (Nicolas) Martinez, and brother-in-law; Albino Guerra. Left to cherish...

Jul 25, 2011

Paula Hinojosa, 91, entered eternal rest on Monday, July 25, 2011 at Solara Hospital in McAllen. She was born June 18, 1920 in Los Garzas, Tamaulipas, Mexico to Lauro De La Garza and Jovita Moreno De La Garza. Paula is preceded in death by her parents and her husband; Anastacio Hinojosa. Left to cherish her memory are her sons; Laura,...

Jul 19, 2011

Hermelinda “Mere” H. Miranda, 90, entered eternal rest on Tuesday, July 19, 2011 at Edinburg Regional Medical Center.  She was born April 13, 1921 in Bastrop, Texas to Rodolfo Hinojosa and Pilar Caballero Hinojosa. Hermelinda is preceded in death by her parents, husband; Francisco Miranda, son; Jesus Miranda, daughter; Amalia Hurtado, brothers; Ernesto “Neto” Hinojosa, Gregorio “Gollo” Hinojosa, Nicolas “Nico”...

Jul 10, 2011

The Honorable Judge Hector J. Villarreal, “I’m ready to meet my maker. Whether my maker is prepared for the great ordeal of meeting me is another matter.” – Winston Churchill In true “Hector-style”, The Honorable Judge Hector Jose Villarreal chose to leave this world when he was ready. (Not when others expected him to.) Content and at peace with his...

Jul 10, 2011

Jul 7, 2011

David Bulvert Alvear, 76, entered eternal rest on July 7, 2011 at Edinburg Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Edinburg. He was born on August 30, 1934 in Edinburg, Texas to Bruno and Lillie Lee Alvear. Mr. Alvear is preceded in death by his parents, daughter; Adelaida Alvear, two brothers and three sisters. Left to cherish his memories are his daughters;...

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Jun 13, 2011

Robert Marion Phillips, 79, entered eternal rest on Monday, June 13, 2011 at his residence in Edinburg. Funeral services have been entrusted to Ceballos-Diaz Funeral Home in Edinburg.

Jun 12, 2011

Simona Gaona, 93, entered eternal rest on Sunday, June 12, 2011 at Life Care Hospital- North in McAllen.  She was born October 28, 1917 in Monterrey, Mexico to Francisco Castillo and Maria Antonia Alvarez Castillo. Simona is preceded in death by her parents, husband; Gregorio Gaona, sons; Rogelio Gaona, Roberto Gaona, son-in-law; Ismael Perez, and daughter-in-law; Ernistina Gaona. Left to...

Jun 10, 2011

Olivia P. Lopez, 80, went to be with the Lord on Friday, June 10, 2011 at Edinburg Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Edinburg. She was born on June 3, 1931 in Edinburg, Texas to Federico Perez, Sr. and Herminia Garcia Perez. She lived in Edinburg all of her life. She is preceded in death by her parents, husband; Feliciano Lopez,...

May 31, 2011

Christopher Lee Garcia, 25, entered eternal rest on Tuesday, May 31, 2011 at his residence in Edinburg.  He was born April 17, 1986 in McAllen, Texas to Guadalupe Garcia Jr. and Yolanda Diaz. Christopher is preceded in death by his father. Left to cherish his memory is his mother, brother; Jaime Noel (Aleyda) Garcia, sister; Monica Lisa Rivera, 3 nieces...

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May 12, 2011

Abundio Garza, 97, entered eternal rest on Thursday, May 12, 2011his residence in Linn.  He was born July 11, 1913 in Devine, Texas to Antonio Garza and Eulalia Cantu. Mr. Garza is preceded in death by his parents, wife; Justa Garza, brothers and brother-in-law; Enrique Chapa. Mr. Garza worked at Santa Fe Ranch with the East Family for 50 years....